Nintendo Download of the Week: 6/21 Edition

Now that all of the hooplah has died down from E3 2010, its time to get back to business. It seems like every time the Virtual Console gets a new release one week, it becomes forgotten by the next. To make matters worse, most of the downloads this time around are not going to grab anyones attention in my opinion. A pick still has to made, and I think I have a good idea about which one is better than the rest. So here we go, here is my pick for Nintendo Download of the Week for June 21st, 2010. (more…)

The Kinectabilities await us

The other night, my daughter and I watched the GameTrailers.Com worldwide reveal for Kinect on the Xbox 360, as presented by Cirque du Soleil, before a premiere audience that included various Hollywood stars, VIPs and media from all around the world. This program showcased a highlighted version of the June 13^thlive performance, that was held this past Sunday and featured live performances from dancers, musicians and acrobats of Cirque du Soleil. (more…)

E3 2010: GOW: Ghost of Sparta Trailer

The only game that I actually finished in the series, God of War: Chains of Olympus, is finally getting a sequel. While the hack and slash gameplay might be old news to some gamers out there, there is no denying that these games are alot of fun to play. Ghost of Sparta is set to release in the fall of 2010. Enjoy the Trailer!

E3 2010: Kid Icarus Uprising Trailer

Pit, from the NES game Kid Icarus is back, and what better way to make a return to gaming then to be the launch title for the new handheld Nintendo system, the 3DS. In Kid Icarus Uprising, Pit will now be able to fly through the air to dispose of his enemies, keep one thing in mind though, he can only fly for five minutes at a time, so be sure to use it wisely.The game is a platformer mixed with a shooter, so there will be some ground enemies to attend to as well. No official release date, other than the annoying “Coming Soon” has been given for this one as of yet. Enjoy the trailer!

E3 2010: Epic Mickey Gameplay

One of the most beloved characters in Disney history, Mickey Mouse has never had a starring role as the hero in a video game, until now. Warren Spector, creator of such games as Deus EX and System Shock, has decided that it was time to explore the darker side of the Disney world, and from what I’ve seen so far, the game looks absolutely incredible. The Steamboat Willie level alone gave me chills, as did the idea that you can use paint and thinner to create and dismantle almost everything in the environment around you. This platforming action adventure game is set to hit shelves this holiday season. Here is the onstage demo from Nintendo’s E3 press conference, Enjoy!

E3 2010: Dance Central Gameplay

The other Kinect title that peaked my interest was a new music and rhythm game from Harmonix and MTV games entitled Dance Central. Basically, you dance inside of a circle, and perform specific moves when you are prompted to do so, and you earn points for it. This could be a casual hit at parties because who doesn’t like to watch their friends make fools out of themselves, I know I do. Check out the onstage demo from Microsoft’s E3 press conference, and see if you want to get down with your bad self (its a lame joke, I know).

E3 2010: Your Shape FE Gameplay

The first party titles for Kinect at this year’s E3 didn’t impress me all that much, but there were a couple of third party titles that really caught my attention. One of them is called Your Shape: Fitness Evolved, the sequel to last year’s Wii game Your Shape, made by Ubisoft. This time around, the Kinect’s camera follows your every movement, and will have you participate in a number of exercises according to your specific body structure. It has alot of potential in changing the way workout games are made in my opinion. Here is the onstage demo from Microsoft’s E3 press conference, Enjoy!

E3 2010: Twisted Metal Trailer

As much of a Nintendo fanboy as I might be, don’t forget that I do love to play games on every console. Here is a trailer for a PS3 game that I am really excited about. Twisted Metal was, and still is, one of the most popular Playstation games to ever be released. If you are not familiar with this franchise, here is all you need to know, cars with guns that blow each other up, that’s it. This entry into the franchise is set to release sometime in 2011, Enjoy!

E3 2010: Sony PC Highlights

Even though it went for just a little too long (around 3 hours or so) there were still plenty of things to enjoy about the Sony press conference. Die hard fans of a certain series are finally getting the game that they have been waiting for, a release date for a popular racing title has been announced, an epic speech was given, a popular puzzle game gets released onto the PS3, and even the PSP gets a new peripheral. Keep in mind that I missed some parts of the show due to the lag of the online feed for certain websites. Nevertheless, let’s take some time now and look at some of the highlights from the show. (more…)

E3 2010: Mario Sports Mix Trailer

Here is the official trailer from E3 2010 for the new Mario Sports game for Wii entitled Mario Sports Mix. The games shown in this trailer include Hockey, Basketball,Volleyball, and Dodgeball (not sure why there is no football, but oh well). It is set to release next year, Enjoy!

E3 2010: DK Country Returns Trailer

Here is the official trailer from E3 2010 for the new Donkey Kong game for Wii entitled Donkey Kong Country Returns. Retro Studios, the creators of the Metroid Prime series, are sending DK back to his 2D platforming roots. Anyone who is a fan of the original SNES game should not pass this one up. It is set to release during the fall of 2010, Enjoy!

E3 2010: Kirby’s Epic Yarn Trailer

Here is the official trailer from E3 2010 for the new Kirby game for Wii entitled Kirby’s Epic Yarn. This is a 2D platformer that uses an interesting gameplay mechanic. It is set to release during the fall of 2010. Enjoy!

E3 2010: Zelda Skyward Sword Trailer

Here is the official trailer from E3 2010 for the new Zelda game for Wii entitled The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. It will feature Motionplus support, and is set to release sometime next year. Wish I had more details to give, but I don’t, enjoy!

E3 2010: Nintendo PC Highlights

Wow is about the only word that I can use when it comes to the Nintendo press conference at this year’s E3. Keeping my fanboyisms aside, they brought it in a big way. The unveiling of the 3DS, the impressive amount of new games from just about every known franchise, and the showing of some quality third-party titles just kept my head spinning. Let’s calm down for a minute, and take a look at some of the highlights from the show. (more…)

E3 2010: MS Press Conference Highlights

The first press conference of E3 2010 is finally over, and Microsoft showed us everything new and exciting that they have to offer, kind of. Other than a few new titles from already existing franchises, and a tech demo of the new motion control peripheral, the majority of this presentation was rather dull in my opinion. There was one major announcement that saved this from being a total disaster, but more on that later. For now, let’s take the time to go over some of the highlights from the show. (more…)